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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

Latest episodes

The Week Trending: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s

2 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

3 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

4 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Long It Takes You To Save For A Deposit For A House Depends On Where In Ireland You Live

A new report from the Irish Homebuilders Association has revealed that the time it takes to save for a deposit on a house varies greatly depending on which part of the country you live in. The average time ranges from 1.7 years in Kilkenny to more than 15 years in Galway, Waterford, Cork and Dublin. Annette Hughes, Director of EY Economic Advisory Services and co-author of the report, told us more. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/08/26175323/LW-Annette-Hughes.mp3"][/audio]